Issues

Stage Details

Legislation -
Referred to Committee
(Senate)
-
April 30, 2012

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(81-59) -
April 30, 2012(Key vote)

Title: Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity or Expression

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression.

Highlights:

Prohibits discrimination based on the gender identity or expression of an individual in the following circumstances (Secs. 2, 14, 17 & 18):

When an individual obtains employment;

When an individual obtains education;

When an individual applies for credit;

When an individual uses public accommodations; and

When an individual uses or occupies housing or commercial space.

Defines “gender identity or expression” as having or being perceived as having gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression whether or not that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the sex assigned to that person at birth (Secs. 3, 20 & 23).

Specifies that a “hate crime” includes an intentional offense against an individual in whole or in part because of a belief or perception regarding the individual’s gender identity or expression (Secs. 20 & 24).